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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole

A comforting and healthy weeknight dinner ready in under an hour, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice brown or white
  • 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through a golden brown.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  3. Add the chopped onion and broccoli to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the broccoli is tender-crisp. Stir regularly.
    1 medium onion, 2 cups broccoli florets
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, content of the skillet/cooked chicken and broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything well until thoroughly combined.
    2 cups cooked rice, 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!